Featuring RFID technology to help reduce the number of accidents involving unseen pedestrians and forklift trucks, the new Pedestrian Alert System is available from Transmon Engineering. 

According to the company, industry figures suggest that more than 40 people are injured each week by forklift trucks in the UK, and these figures grow during busy peak periods.  

Transmon Engineering says its Pedestrian Alert System can be fitted to almost any forklift truck and detects the presence of a pedestrian via an RFID active tag, which should be worn by workers on site at all times. The RFID active tags pulse a signal several times every second, activating the system when it enters the proximity detecting field – approximately 7 metres from a forklift. A beacon, buzzer or LED then alerts the driver and pedestrian that they are close, explains the company.

“The Pedestrian Alert System is designed to be used in addition to, not instead of, the correct training,” stresses Paul Sercombe of Transmon Engineering, who adds that the system should not be considered as a replacement for effective supervision, or responsible driving.

“The responsibility to ensure that the RFID active tag key rings are worn by all pedestrians, at all times, lies with the supervisor or manager.”

The system is said to be particularly suitable for loading and unloading bays, or for areas with limited visibility at intersections between pedestrians and forklift trucks, or the exits from warehouse aisles. It is also useful when visitors are on site, or during busy times when temporary staff are employed.

For further information, visit www.transmon.com